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The Ascension

WELCOME TO
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The Ascension is a place for the greatest battlers and socialists in the world, to gather together and battle, in hope of leaving their mark, which will be remembered for generations! Only the strongest and the wisest can survive here, the young and inexperienced will be trained to become the next great warriors; but the weak shall be cast aside, unless they can prove their worth.
Mascots are Victini, Jirachi, and Arcanine

Aknowledgeable Dates
-7/14/2011 - UDK promotes ioliolk and archer to the clan's permanent leaders and relieves himself from the status
-6/17/2011 - The ascension went to war against Team Sea Soul and won with an outstanding record of 3/5 wins
-4/27/2011 - Clan meeting took place in the clan's chatroom. Spoiler:- Meeting's Results:

Results of the meeting:Clan's best battlers were chosen;clan's ascending/uprising battlers were mentioned;war team was discussed and 1 more battler is needed to complete the team;battling system was discussed until a point in which members disagreed so this will be discussed in the next clan meeting;points system was discussed and it's discussion shall continue in the next clan meeting;Ioliolk has been promoted to Leader status and PoKe_aRcHeR2010 has been promoted to Co-Leader status.

-4/4/2011 - LordGriffin resigns from clan leadership and promotes ioliolk to Permanent Coleader. A vote will soon follow to see if he will be leader.
-2/20/2011 - The Legacy was laid to rest
-2/20/2011 - The Ascension was posted & opened

War Record
The Ascension vs Team Seasoul
Winner: Ascension 3-0

Tournaments

Current Tournament

Ioliolk is currently hosting a fifth generation tournament. The rules of the tournament are standard OU. Ban List can be found here: http://www.smogon.com/forums/announc...hp?f=144&a=187
The winner of this tournament will be awarded a rank up and a rare pokemon. A list of people who are currently signed up is below.Italics means out of tourney
-ioliolk
-Gannondorf929
-sonofwiseii
-PKMNArcher
-homestarhydon
-GNL567
-sharpedophile
-madmarine0

Ioliolk created a tournament which is now over.
Final Match Up:
homestarhydon V.S. Gannondorf929
Gannondorf won and was awarded the rank up prize
Best Of Luck To Both Battlers in their Futures!

Wars

Ascension went to war against Team Sea Soul and won with an impressive 3-0 score thanks to homestarhydon,madmarine0

Spoiler:- History of our Ascent:

The History of Ascension

We will rise to be the legends your descendants speak of...

Once there stood two great clans, Team Legacy and Legacy. Each possessed the awesome power of gods and were feared by all. However conflict arose, and the two giants raged over the right of who could name their sacred clan "Legacy". Fueled by a burning passion for battling and honour, the two clans prepared for war; a war so cataclysmic it would remain as a near mythical legend for the rest of eternity. The day before the war, the two clans hung on the precipice of war, each ultimately facing pure annihilation. All was surely lost, but then the tides turned! A brave and radical plan emerged, one so dramatic and controversial it was hard to speak of it.... The two Legacies had to merge! The members of the two great clans would-at first- not accept these new terms, but in time they warmed to the idea, and although they had a lustful desire to rip the others to shreds, they cast their differences aside. Out of the Chaos that had surrounded the tow clans for what seemed an age, The Legacy arose! An entirely new super-clan formed of the two ancient giants, a sheer brute force, unrelenting, malicious and unstoppable.

For a year they reigned, and went through much. There were a total of 4 leaders of the merged Legacy; Jahz, Rammagoo, Twilight Trainer, and finally Ger. Each led a great rule, but over time, Legacy began to decay... Its once great members departed from the clan, in search of new, more active clan. Slowly Legacy deteriorated, and both Ger and UDK tried to save it, both attempts failing. And thus, we retired The Legacy, so it would not be further tarnished, and from these ashes, we rise.We... shall... lead... THE ASCENSION!

Joining?

Rules

1.) Please no hacks. You will have 3 chances; after that you will be ejected.
2.) Do not spam or flame this thread. This applies for all complaints as well: They must be pm'd to me!
3.) Please respect other members and be polite and sporting battlers.
4.) You must be an active member. Post every week please; unless you have a valid excuse.
5.)No double posts!
6.)Standard serebii battle rules apply; unless you and your opponent decide 7therwise.
8.)You may only battle the same person once each day.
9.) ALL MEMBERS MUST POST AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK!
10.) You MUST be active the 1st week you join the clan (beginning upon your acceptance).

Registration

WE'RE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING ALL APPLICATIONS!

Spoiler:- Joining:

Please fill in this form if you wish to join this clan. just post your registration in this thread.
Name:
FC:
PO:
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): /10
Why do you want to join this clan? :
What would you change in this clan? :
How do you wish to rank up? : (See below, in ranking systems.)
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? :

At this time we are also looking for more artists, cloners, e.v. trainers, breeders and tutors. This is an honored position and will be paid with clan points in return for your services.

IMPORTANT: You must remain active in order to stay in the clan. The definition of the term "active" is up to the leaders' discretion, but posting once a week is a good rule of thumb. If you are dubbed inactive, then your name WILL be taken off of the members list, you will NOT be permitted to participate in clan activities, and must fill out another application and start again in the untested rank if they wish to be allowed back in the clan.

Battling System

Firstly all standard Serebii battling rules apply! Unless you and your partner agree otherwise. You may choose to do contested battles; where you battle you're opponent to rank up and win points. Or you can battle just for fun

Ranking System

The ranking system symbolises your position in the clan. It goes from top to bottom. You can rank up by....

. Participating in our monthly special event which will last from 3 days to a week at most...to participate in this event you must be retested and the tester must authorize your participation in the event. The Leaders or a tester handpicked by one of the leaders will give you a test battle in which you will have restrictions while the tester or leader will be allowed to use any pokemon he/she wants. If you are victorious then you shall rank up free of charge to the rank above your current rank.
. Buying a rank (points will be deducted from your point balance).
. Beating an opponent of equal rank or higher on wifi 5 times, or pokemon online 10 times (it does not have to be the same person every time). Use the honor system, please only go by standard smogon battles. Don't count gimmick battles, battles that were intentionally lost, etc. Please post the results on the forums or pm Homestarhydon in order to work towards your rank up.

Rank Explanations

Spoiler:- Ranks:

Learner

You are new to the clan. It all seems very daunting and confusing to you. However, you have potential, and your tutors believe in you. (All those who are yet to be tested are placed into this rank.)

Apprentice

You have proved you have potential, and are beginning to grasp the basic battling skills. You look promising and have a bright future. Keep up the good work!

Recruit

You are beginning to rapidly understand the metagame, and are becoming more competent while battling, and make much less mistakes. Keep on ascending!

Private

You showed a lot of understanding of the current metagame, however still can't match the prowess of our Soldiers. You can better yourself easily, though. You no longer need a tutor; however you can still have one.

Soldier

You're a fierce battler; you have talent and passion and scare the wits out of your opponents. You are preparing to challenge the Ascension Frontier and your peers respect you. You're already beginning to ascend high above the clouds.

Warrior

This rank stands for The Ascension Frontier Chiefs and their current peers. You're a formidable warrior; common fighters bow before you. You command respect from all around you and are best not provoked. Your legacy is great.

Commander

You have ascended to being a leader of men; a fantastic battler. Everyone has heard your name, and you have the chance to have a sealed spot on the clan's War Team. You are reaching far above the clouds, getting closer and closer to the Final Ascension.

Hero

This rank is reserved for the conquerors of The Ascension Frontier. All are humbled in your presence; you’re renowned for your courage and ferocity in battle. Enemies shiver at the mention of your name. Your legacy is being woven into legend, children idolize you, and your story shall be told for decades to come!

Epic

There is not one person who is not unaware of your name. It is fabled, and in some cases, mystified. You have nearly ascended to the status of a God, and the God's favor you as their greatest of warriors. You have made an epic for yourself. You have ascended so far and greatly, and spent much time doing so. Soon, you shall prepare for your Final Ascension.

Legend

You have reached divine status! Your memory in The Ascension will last for years to come no matter if your presence is here or travelling the world. Your Ascension is known worldwide and you have implanted your own mark into the hearts and minds of all around you. You are among the greatest heroes ever known, and all respect you.

Creator

This rank is only for Leaders, and Co-Leaders. You shall be remembered forever; as one of those who made The Ascension and all it's affiliates possible. You help it run smoothly and produce the most fearsome army this world has ever known.

Thanks to all the past leaders of The Legacy (Jahz, Ger, Ram, LG, and Twi) for leading the wonderful clan that Ascension has stemmed from. We shall rise from the ashes, and make you guys proud, for we aim to not disappoint.

Name: SnoopiFC: N/A atmPO: SnoopiRate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 7/10 Why do you want to join this clan? : I want to make new friends while honing my skillsWhat would you change in this clan? : nothing it looks goodHow do you wish to rank up? : (See below, in ranking systems.) challenging those above me probablyDid anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : no one I just saw the thread

Name: Whitesoul
FC: 1935-8188-4619
PO: dont got it
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 4/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : Was hoping to re-join another a friendly clan since the falling of the last one
What would you change in this clan? : Nothing, but hopefully help make a friendly atmosphere
How do you wish to rank up? : (See below, in ranking systems.) hopefully battling
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : nope

Name:Archer
FC:forgot....and im lazy too get it XD
PO:Kulikitaka
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 7/10
Why do you want to join this clan? ersonal reasons
What would you change in this clan? :-------
How do you wish to rank up? : battling
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? :UDK

Name: Homestarhydon
FC: 0131 5265 0902
PO: Homestarhydon
Rate yourself as a battler: 5/10
Why do you want to join this clan?: I was in the old Legacy, and wanted to follow archer, UDK and them
What would you change in this clan?: Too early to tell, but I would be interested in being the clan breeder, and want to be notified when we have a clan Xat
How do you wish to rank up: Testing or battling
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so, who? : UDK. Speaking of which, where is he?

Name: ioliolk
FC: Can anyone remember this of the top of their head. Its in my sig and i'm lavy
PO: Yes, name ioliolk
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 7/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : I was in legacy
What would you change in this clan? :U DIDNT FIX THE APPLICATION LIKE I TOLD YOU >.>
How do you wish to rank up? : test battle, rank up with battles and doing stuff for clan
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : UDK

Name: ioliolk
FC: Can anyone remember this of the top of their head. Its in my sig and i'm lavy
PO: Yes, name ioliolk
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 7/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : I was in legacy
What would you change in this clan? :U DIDNT FIX THE APPLICATION LIKE I TOLD YOU >.>
How do you wish to rank up? : test battle, rank up with battles and doing stuff for clan
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : UDK

Actually, yes I use to be able to remember it off the top of my head. I decided to just purge the members list cuz those who want to rejoin will rejoin, and then I won't have to erase anything And since stuff will be slightly redone compared to the old thread.

Spoiler:- Top Secret:

This is a virus. However, I am not skilled enough in technology to write the code myself. Please delete everything on your hard drive manually and send this to all of your friends. This virus works by the honor system.

Name: Dan
FC: 3782 5034 2266
PO: don't have one
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 5/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : I want get better at battling and this looks like the place to do it
What would you change in this clan? : nothing it looks good
How do you wish to rank up? : (See below, in ranking systems.) battling
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : no

Yo Broskis dun leave me outta this shizzlez!
Name: MicahXD
FC: 5414-4031-1861
PO: MicahXD
Rate yourself as a battler : 3/10? i dun battle much and I suck
Why do you want to join this clan? : To talk to buddies, maybe do some Po battles
What would you change in this clan? : I dont see much wrong with it, I guess I'll find that out once im in it
How do you wish to rank up? : I dont care put me in whatever
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : I found out what happened so I thought I'd come here

Hmm. Welcome member!. Please PM me to get a test battle set up. Ioliolk, you wanna help me with that right? lawlz. And main post is updated. Check the reason to find what changed. And I hope you all read the rules too!!! Rules aren't for schmules!

EDIT: Link to our clan chat is in my sig.

Spoiler:- Top Secret:

This is a virus. However, I am not skilled enough in technology to write the code myself. Please delete everything on your hard drive manually and send this to all of your friends. This virus works by the honor system.

Name:LordGriffin
FC:1548 4460 4764
PO:LordGriffin
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 5-6/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : I helped with a little of its creation
What would you change in this clan? : Nothing I haven't already
How do you wish to rank up? : Dedication
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : Myself and UDK

"I may not always agree with a man's choice to follow his dreams...however, I will ALWAYS respect and admire him for it." -Zachary W. Reeves

Originally Posted by LordGriffin

If I had to describe The Ascension it would be a gathering a friends and unknown talent. They're all such amazing people ranging from all different ages and hailing from many corners of the globe. I know the individuals that gather here have the potential to be what The Legacy used to be. There is no doubt in my mind that in time they'll be the greatest clan on Serebii, so don't you dare insult my clan again.

Name: neo darkrai (Neo for short)
FC: Check my sig
PO: neo darkrai
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.): 6 or 7/10
Why do you want to join this clan? : I'm not leaving UDK, Archer, LG, and so on
What would you change in this clan? : Mega Ultra Deadly Killers In Purple Zoos should've been the name. But in all seriousness, I don't see anything that should be changed.
How do you wish to rank up? : By battling
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : UDK

- Homie has been my favourite Pokémon since I evolved my Marshtomp in Sapphire.

3DS Friend Code: 1547-5855-6314

Spoiler:- Battle Info:

Currently working on building a team. I'm just lazy :P

NeoDarkraiTV - This is my YouTube account. Come and see my Let's Plays and Vlogs about my life!

Name: SHiny HOHO
FC:in sig
PO: JON 456
Rate yourself as a battler (this will be verified.):3-4 /10
Why do you want to join this clan? : cuz i was part of legacy
What would you change in this clan? : nothing
How do you wish to rank up? : (See below, in ranking systems.) battleing people
Did anybody refer you to this clan? If so who is this person? : nobody

udk....i have to be tested?!?!?! seriously?!?!?!?!.......u know ma skills... :P

Lol Archer. Well, the thing is I just kinda want a refresh. So we can get a reevaluation of where everyone is at. Do you kinda understand?

Originally Posted by Totem

I may join this when I have the time to fill out the app. c:
Do you need some clan banners redone?

Umm, in particular, not really... Unless ioliolk doesn't want to do the userbars. Which I should have all the names for soon... lol

Originally Posted by blaaz

hey guys droppin in to say good luck i also may join later on but idk yet also can sum1 member me on chat so i can drop in to say hi from time to time?

Hey thanks Blaaz. And that would be just fine. (Not Katy Perry Fine though)

Spoiler:- Top Secret:

This is a virus. However, I am not skilled enough in technology to write the code myself. Please delete everything on your hard drive manually and send this to all of your friends. This virus works by the honor system.

Sorry if you're a little put out by the retesting. Me and UDK thought it would be a good idea if we redid the testing. This is becuase the rank system has been completely redone. You're not the only one who is starting anew, and even though it may seem me and UDK are exempt from this, that is not so. A lot needs to be done to make sure things don't become cluttered and me and UDK discuse ideas on which to improve everyone's experience in the clan, so while it may be annoying at first for old members, please bare with us.

"I may not always agree with a man's choice to follow his dreams...however, I will ALWAYS respect and admire him for it." -Zachary W. Reeves

Originally Posted by LordGriffin

If I had to describe The Ascension it would be a gathering a friends and unknown talent. They're all such amazing people ranging from all different ages and hailing from many corners of the globe. I know the individuals that gather here have the potential to be what The Legacy used to be. There is no doubt in my mind that in time they'll be the greatest clan on Serebii, so don't you dare insult my clan again.

I also have a new battling system in the works, something like that of a ladder on PO, but trying to figure out how to calculate where you are placed at of a score of 100 is being quite difficult. And not to mention the formulas I'm using in Excel. My intention is be able to type in the rank of the opponent you defeated, and it will do the rest for me I'm thinking of using a curb, so if someone had the rank of 80 persay, it would take 20% for him to be raised to 100. So, everyone's rank would be raised 20%. And then if you beat someone in a different rank class than you, you will have a multiplier. Let's say you are in Rank Class 4 which is 1-33. For beating someone your own rank class or below, you get one point. If you beat someone in Rank Class 3, you would get 2 points, 3 if you beat someone from Rank Class 2, and 4 if you beat the person who is 100. Kinda confusing, and trying to get Excel to do this is a pain. I wish there was more options for IF than just True or False...

Spoiler:- Top Secret:

This is a virus. However, I am not skilled enough in technology to write the code myself. Please delete everything on your hard drive manually and send this to all of your friends. This virus works by the honor system.

Hey, UDK sorry I didn't come on the chat today and help you test. I just got home from my track meet - the time where I live 12:16. And yes i still have to go to school tomorrow...>.> (stupid meet organizers)

lawlz that sucks. i wonder if some certain people are going 2 contact iololk for their test battle... cuz rly, u've been accepted everyone, evry1 just need 2 test in! u MUST be active the 1st week too unless major complications come your way pplz...

Spoiler:- Top Secret:

This is a virus. However, I am not skilled enough in technology to write the code myself. Please delete everything on your hard drive manually and send this to all of your friends. This virus works by the honor system.